Event listings are FREE of charge. Send your flyers/info to Dawn at dawnarne@ebci-nsn.gov or to Cherokeeonefeather1966@gmail.com
Benefits/Fundraisers
Turkey Shoots at the Jesse Welch Turkey Shoot Facility in Kolanvyi (Big Cove) in Cherokee, N.C. Good fun, great prizes, great benefits.
EBCI Community Events
Ledford Family Reunion.Dec. 27 at noon (alternate date will be Jan. 3 if weather is bad on the 27) Yellowhill Activity building 1416 Acquoni Rd. Cherokee, NC .28719 Bring a side dish/main dish. Bring a gift for adult/kid for our different activities we will be doing or auction items. Door prizes, eldest male and female prizes, bingo, kids games, ugliest Christmas sweater. Please join us for an afternoon of fun with family.
Luftee Leap. Jan. 1 registration starting at 10 a.m. leap at 12 noon. at UNITY Island Park 181 Tsali Blvd., Cherokee, NC. 28719. Donations will go to the Madison Hornbuckle Children’s Cancer Foundation.
Wolftown BINGO Night. Jan. 10 at Wolftown Community Club 12 Burgess Dr., Cherokee, NC. 28719. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Contact Lynn at (828) 736-6150.
Cherokee Cultural/Historic Events
Quallatown Makers. Will update as new dates are provided. Quallatown Makers is a free opportunity to gather as a group and be together while working on art. The goal of this group, organized and hosted by Museum of the Cherokee People, is to perpetuate Cherokee art and knowledge-sharing. Bring your own craft; all artforms are welcome. Participants are welcome to bring their own snacks. Can follow the group on Facebook.
Cherokee Winter Social. Jan. 31, 2026 at the Peaches Squirrel Sports & Rec. Complex 1212 Birdtown Rd., Cherokee, NC. 28719. MC: Catcuce Tiger. Everyone Welcome! Traditional Dress & Ribbon Shirts/ Skirts encouraged. All Cherokee Singers welcome, bring your rattles & drums. Food provided by Nikki’s Frybread.
EBCI Community Regular Meetings
NAIWA (North American Indian Women’s Association, Inc.) Cherokee Chapter meets the second Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. at the West Senior Center in Cherokee, N.C. Eligibility for membership: any American Indian or Alaska Native or Canadian First Nations woman, 18 years of age or older, who is officially identified as a member of a federally recognized Indian Tribe/Nation. The meetings contain information on purpose and further aims. All who meet the eligibility are invited to attend.
NAIWA Daughters meetings. Each meeting is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Qualla Java in Cherokee, N.C. Meetings are scheduled for Aug. 10 and Sept. 14.
Dinilawigi (Tribal Council) Meetings
(All meetings are held in the Cherokee Tribal Council House in Cherokee, N.C. unless otherwise noted.)
Work Session on Tabled Res. No. 27 (Requirement for Executive and Dinilawigi to provide reports). Dec. 16 at 9 a.m.
Work Session on Tabled Res. No. 28 (Weighted Vote). Dec. 16 at 10 a.m.
Work Session on Tabled Res. No. 30 (Transparency in Tribal Government, Legistar). Dec. 16 at 11 a.m.
Confirmation hearing for Brett Smith to the Kituwah, LLC Board. Dec. 18 at 1 p.m.
Confirmation Hearing for Hannah Youngdeer, Ericka Panther, and Randall Crowe to the Cannabis Control Board. Dec. 18 at 1:30 p.m.
Work Session on Tabled Ord. No. 6 (Judicial Code). Jan. 5, 2026 at 9 a.m.
Work Session on Tabled Ord. No. 75 (Amendment to Cannabis Control Board). Jan. 5, 2026 at 10 a.m.
Work Session on Tabled Ord. No. 76 (Amendment to TCGE Board). Jan. 5, 2026 at 11 a.m.
Work Session on Beloved Women. Jan. 15, 2026 at 1 p.m.
Pow Wow Listings
Cheyenne Arapaho Labor Day Pow Wow Committee Fundraiser/Benefit Pow Wow. Dec. 28 at the Emergency Response Center Building in Concho, Okla. MC: Marshal Williamson. Head Singer: Howard Cozad. Info: (405) 889-6949, (580) 791-1689, (405) 570-3776, or (580) 210-3345
Pechanga Pow Wow, Jan. 9-11, 2026, Pechanga Resort Casino 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temacula, CA. 92592. Emcees: Bart Powaukee, Howie Thomson. Invited Drums: Eyabay, Ho Chunk Station, Leading Arrow, Meskwaki Nation, Omaha Whitetail, Sizzortail, Whitefish Jr., Wild Rose. Info: powwow@pechanga.com or call 888-PECHANGA
First Peoples Festival Friendship Pow Wow. Jan. 17-18 at the Estes Park Events Complex in Estes Park, Colo. MC: Steve LaPointe. Host Northern Drum: Drifting Bull. Host Southern Drum: Elk Creek. Info: No contact information was provided
13th Annual Great River Eagle Days Winter Gathering Intertribal Pow Wow. Jan. 24-26 at the Oakley Lindsay Center in Quincy, Ill. MC: Clifton Hall. Info: Leslie Haslem (217) 430-5087, Ravenwoman2015@yahoo.com
Big Mac Memorial Round Dance. Jan. 31 in the Shakopee Cultural Center in Shakopee, Minn. Emcees: Jackson Rolling Thunder Tahuka, John Teller Jr. Invited Groups: Meskwaki Nation, Southern Boyz, Wild Rose, Red Willow. Info: Terri Ann Taylor (952) 495-4462
Seminole Tribal Fair and Pow Wow, Jan. 30 – 31, 2026, at Seminole Hard Rock Casino Hollywood 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, Fl. 33314. Emcees: Juaquin Hamilton, Ruben Little Head. Pow wow Info: Eugenia Osceola (954) 594-2992 or Rochelle Osceola (954) 805-1623.
Spirit of Nations Pow Wow. March 28 at Jefferson County High School at 115 W. Dumplin Valley Rd. in Dandridge, Tenn. Info: www.indiancreekproductions.com
Support Groups
Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Analenisgi. Info: www.AAwnc80.com
Celebrate Recovery meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Cherokee Baptist Church at 812 Tsalagi Road, in Cherokee, N.C. This is a Christ-centered recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, hang-ups, and habits of any kind. All are welcome. Info: Chris McMillan (828) 788-5410
Cherokee Cancer Support Group, potluck dinner with a speaker the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Betty’s Place, 40 Goose Creek Rd, Cherokee, N.C. Anyone is welcome to attend the potluck. The group provides educational and emotional support to clients and families of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians members with cancer. The group can provide financial assistance for fuel, lodging, and transportation and also can assist with mastectomy items, nutritional supplements, wigs, and related products. The group can volunteer to take a client to their appointment if it is requested in a timely manner. Betty’s Place is open Monday through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: (828) 497-0788
Life@WesternCarolina. each Wednesday morning during the academic school year the Life@ group meets on the campus of Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, N.C. For those over the age of 50 and looking for ways to engage with the community. To learn more or register visit life.wcu.edu or contact Western Carolina University Educational Outreach (828) 227-7397.
MARA (Medication-Assisted Recovery Anonymous) meets Thursdays at 5 p.m. in the Rivercane Room at Analenisgi. Info: Analenisgi (828) 497-9163 or visit: https://cherokeehospital.org/locations/analenisgi
Narcotics Anonymous meets on Mondays at 6 p.m. at the Cherokee Indian Hospital. Info: North Carolina NA Helpline (855) 227-6272, or www.NA.org
Western N.C. and Beyond Events
Stecoah Stories & Seeds. Speakers Series. Jan. 14, 28, Feb. 11, 25 March 11, 25 at 11:30 a.m., at the Stecoah Valley Center 121 Schoolhouse Rd, Stecoah, NC. 28771. Event is Free, donations are appreciated. Local stories of Graham County, includes soup lunch. Info: (828) 479-3364 stecoahvalleycenter.com.
EBCI Community Night with the Georgia Swarm. Feb 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gas South Arena 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth, GA 30097. As a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, you may claim up to four (4) complimentary tickets to the Georgia Swarm’s annual Native Heritage Night on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Gas South Arena in Duluth, GA.Simply click GET TICKETS to select your seats. Upon adding seats to your cart, your discount code will be automatically applied for the four (4) complimentary tickets! An order processing fee of $5 will be applied at checkout. We’re excited to have you join us for a night of family fun and fast-paced indoor professional lacrosse!
